arrival in Japan; coming to Japan; visit to Japan
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
master; masterhand; maestro
classical school or style (e.g. of music, baseball pitching, etc.); orthodox school; authentic style; purist; follower of the orthodox school
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
film world; world of cinema
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
participation; joining; entry; adherence
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
depiction; description; portrayal
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
mental; spiritual; emotional
linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
scenery; scene; landscape
to understand (each other); to comprehend
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
provision of lunch (e.g. at office, school, etc.); providing a meal; lunch service
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine